Global Business Management: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Description

The Global Business Management program is designed for individuals that want to actively and constructively participate in global business opportunities and challenges. Whether the participants have industry experience or are starting their career in industry, the program is designed to prepare them to successfully address supervisory and managerial needs in a business environment.

The Global Business Management program consists of six general core courses (21 credits). Following those courses, students complete five specialty courses (15 credits) including a graduate experience practicum.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a recognized undergraduate* or graduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 (*Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered for the program.)

A statement of intent in the program, including relevant studies and work experience. This statement should be 800 – 1000 words and cover the following:

Intellectual and creative interests

Personal goals related to the program

How one's background contributes to the program

Self-assessment of emotional intelligence with applied examples

Highlight interests in community involvement

Two professional references stating suitability for the program

All applicants are assessed by an admissions committee for maturity, fit to the academic program, educational background, and work experience, using the statement of intent and references. Applicants may also be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. For further details about the statement of intent, including submission specifics, visit the department's website at: kpu.ca/business

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